A resource for young poets, writers and teachers
from around Connecticut, the Northeast,the U.S., the world.
Our goal is to promote literacy and the power of written and spoken word. 

We post information about Brave New Voices /
The International Youth Poetry Slam & Festival.
We post links to writing contests
and youth-friendly publishing opportunities (updated 5/2/12)
and a Calendar (updated 5/2/12 ) of youth-friendly literary events
primarily in CT and the Northeast
(send us info about your upcoming events and we'll post it).

What is a Poetry Slam you ask?  Rules are... And for the "incomplete" scoop...
 http://www.e-poets.net/library/slam/index.html 

Highlighted Poets and Events

UpWords Poetry is currently not accepting poetry for publication on the website.
If you'd like to comment on any previously featured work
or have ideas regarding the evolution of this website
please email directly to UpWordsPoetry@earthlink.net .
In the Subject line write - UpWords Comment (or it might get deleted).

Look forward to hearing from you ... Elizabeth Thomas / Host and Poet